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From Pyongyang to Tehran: How Missile Collaboration Created a New Axis of Deterrence

By BPN News Desk April 2, 2026

The ongoing Iran–US–Israel conflict has once again pushed Tehran’s missile arsenal into the global spotlight. But what is unfolding today is not just the story of a single country’s military capability. It is the outcome of a decades-long collaboration that most of the world chose to ignore. Iran’s missile strength is no longer purely national. […]

International

Rutte To Visit Washington As NATO Tensions Grow

By BPN News Desk April 2, 2026

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is expected to visit Washington next week for talks with US President Donald Trump, amid rising strain between the United States and its European allies over the war with Iran. The visit has been described by NATO as a long-planned trip, but its timing has drawn fresh attention after Trump […]

International

Iran President Appeals To Americans On War

By BPN News Desk April 2, 2026

Iran President Appeals To Americans On War Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has issued an open letter to the American public, urging them to question whether continued confrontation with Iran serves US interests. His message comes as the war between Iran and the United States continues to fuel instability across the Middle East, with both sides […]

Markets

Oil Jumps, Asian Stocks Fall On Iran Threat

By BPN News Desk April 2, 2026

Oil Jumps, Asian Stocks Fall On Iran Threat Asian markets fell and oil prices climbed sharply after US President Donald Trump said Washington would continue hitting Iran “extremely hard”, raising fears of a deeper conflict and prolonged disruption in global energy flows. The remarks unsettled investors across the region, with traders reacting to the prospect

International

Trump Says Iran War Goals Near Completion

By BPN News Desk April 2, 2026

Trump Says Iran War Goals Near Completion US President Donald Trump said in a White House address that Washington believes its main military goals in the Iran conflict are close to being achieved, while warning that US forces could continue major operations over the next two to three weeks if needed. In the speech, he […]

National

India To Receive Iranian Oil After 7 Years

By BPN News Desk April 1, 2026

India is set to receive its first shipment of Iranian crude oil in seven years, with a tanker carrying about 600,000 barrels expected to arrive at Gujarat’s Vadinar port this week. The development marks a limited revival in Indo-Iran oil trade after years of disruption caused by US sanctions. India To Receive Iranian Oil After […]

Op-Eds Opinion

From Russia to Iran: India Is Using Every Option to Protect Its Energy Needs

By BPN News Desk April 1, 2026

The ongoing war in Iran has once again shaken global energy markets, pushing crude prices higher and tightening supply routes. For countries heavily dependent on imports, the risk is not just higher fuel bills but the possibility of economic disruption. Against this backdrop, India’s approach stands out. Even as global markets fluctuate, India has managed […]

International

Iran Strike Reportedly Hits Bahrain AWS Site

By BPN News Desk April 1, 2026

A site in Bahrain that hosts Amazon Web Services infrastructure was reportedly hit in an Iranian strike, according to a report that described the incident as part of Tehran’s widening pressure on US-linked assets in the Gulf. The reported attack is being seen as a significant escalation because it appears to involve technology infrastructure linked […]

International

Trump Says US May Quit NATO After Iran Rift

By BPN News Desk April 1, 2026

US President Donald Trump is strongly considering pulling the United States out of NATO after allies refused to support American military action against Iran, according to an interview published by Britain’s Daily Telegraph. The reported remarks mark the sharpest signal yet of a possible rupture between Washington and the military alliance. Trump Raises NATO Exit […]

International

Iran Says It Has Zero Trust In The US

By BPN News Desk April 1, 2026

Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi has said Tehran has “zero trust” in the United States and rejected claims that any negotiations are taking place. His remarks came as speculation grew over possible next steps in the conflict, including reports about a potential US ground operation. Iran Rejects Claims Of US Negotiations Araghchi said there is […]